Frequently asked questions about facial operations

On this page, you will find an overview of frequently asked questions and the answers from Dr Schiettecatte. Dr Schiettecatte is your treating plastic surgeon in Clinic Veldhoven and CosMed Clinic in Bos en Duin.

For a correction of the shape or position of your facial ears, resolving sagging upper and/or lower eyelids or drooping eyebrows, consider a lift of your forehead, face, chin or neck.

What does a facial operation cost?

Prices of facial surgeries vary from clinic to clinic. Below you will find an indicative price for each type of treatment.

For a price quotation, please contact Dr Schiettecatte via Clinic Veldhoven or CosMed Clinic in Bos en Duin. On their websites, you will find a current and complete overview of all prices.

For more information about the treatments, see the pages Eyelid correction, Ear correction, Chin correction, Neck lift, Facelift.

Eyelid correction costs

An eyelid correction is usually not reimbursed by the health insurer (unless medically necessary). An eyelid correction is possible from €675.00.

Ear correction costs

The costs of an ear correction depend on your wishes.
Cost of ear correction: €1,495.00 under local anaesthesia (both ears), €2,000.00 under full anaesthesia.

Chin correction costs

The costs for a chin correction depend on your wishes.
Costs of chin correction: €2,400.00 under local anaesthesia, €2,800.00 under a general anaesthetic.

Neck lift costs

The costs for a neck lift are €3,800.00.

Eric Auclair facelift

The costs for an Eric Auclair facelift vary. Dr Schiettecatte is happy to make a tailor-made quotation for you.

Facelift (MACS lift) costs

The costs for a MACS facelift are €3,950.00.

Mini-facelift (S-lift) costs

The costs for a mini facelift are €2,995.00.

Forehead lift (endoscopic) costs

The costs for an endoscopic forehead lift under general anaesthesia amount to €3,500.00

Forehead lift (temporal/eyebrow lift according to Fogli) costs

The costs for a temporal forehead lift or eyebrow lift according to Fogli with local anaesthetic amount to €1,500.00

Is a facial operation reimbursed by my insurance?

An upper eyelid correction is sometimes reimbursed by your insurer; the other treatments with which Dr Schiettecatte can help you are not.

Does a facial operation hurt?

No, the operation takes place under anaesthesia. After the operation, you will at most have some trouble eating, and you can experience some pressure.

How long does the result stay nice?

Eight to ten years.

Will I have scars from the operation?

Yes. Dr Schiettecatte will, however, place them wherever possible in a place that is not visible, or make them almost invisible. Small scars on the face can be carefully camouflaged with some make-up two weeks after surgery and with a completely closed wound. After about six months, the scars have faded so much that this will no longer be necessary.

Do you use staples or stitches? What do you base that choice on?

Staples are only used to seal wounds in the hairy scalp zone. They are easier to remove and do not leave visible scars.

What kind of material is a chin implant made of?

A chin implant is made of silicone and is available in three different sizes. Dr Schiettecatte determines together with you which size best suits your face and wishes.

Can an implant move under my skin?

No. You can sometimes feel the edges of the prosthesis.

What does it cost?

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“Years went by before I dared to take this step. I am rather anxious, and thanks to the good care of the assistant and Dr Schiettecatte, I was quickly (for me) at ease. The service before but also afterwards has given me a good feeling. Dr Schiettecatte is a kind and skilled plastic surgeon who was very nice, and my eyes were almost not swollen or blackened…! Super happy! Really recommend him and clinic Veldhoven!”

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